Chris Paddack was the latest Twins starting pitcher to struggle, giving up nine runs in four innings.

Despite missing their top slugger and home run leader, the Astros cruised past the Twins to open their three-game series.

IP, 12 H, 8 ER, 1 BB, 1 K Home Runs: Willi Castro (7), Royce Lewis (2), Ty France (5) Bottom 3 WPA: Chris Paddack (-.378), Ryan Jeffers (-.063), Carlos Correa (-.055), Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Friday was supposed to be a celebration for Chris Paddack.

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The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins wrap up a 3-game series Thursday afternoon at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Would Aaron Civale, who recently (unwillingly) moved to the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen, be a good fit in the Minnesota Twins’ rotation?

HOUSTON — Bailey Ober is used to getting threats and harassment sent his way online, a sad reality of being a professional athlete in 2025. But after his wife, Montana, was recently sent death threats — including one the Twins pitcher called “too specific,” that “had a plan to do something,” — Ober felt it was time to speak up.

Despite missing the final 10 games of the 2023 season with a hamstring strain, Lewis returned and starred in the playoffs, hitting four home runs in 22 at-bats, including two off Kevin Gausman in Game 1 of an American League wild-card victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.